The Suburbs of St. George

St. George is an extremely family oriented city, which means there are tons of areas both in and around the city that suit people searching for a quiet, suburban lifestyle.

As of May 2017, the Average Home Value in St. George was $228,300, which is a 5.3% increase from the year before. And prices are forecasted to increase by 2.1% in the next year.

Here are a few solid areas to buy a home.

Washington, UT

What Washington City lacks in affordability, it makes up for in amenities and a low crime rate. This city is located a mere 6 miles away from St. George and includes many of its charms, along with a wide range of home prices.

Ivins, UT

Ivins is a bit further away (9 miles away) from St. George, but it does offer some great schools and is slightly more affordable than other surrounding areas like Washington. Here, you’ll find more moderately priced homes that fall closer to St. George’s average.

Driver’s License: It’s important to always have up-to-date ID on you too, so be sure to get a Utah driver’s license as soon as you move.

Out of State Vehicle Registration: If you’re bringing your car with you, you should probably update your plates at some point too. Here’s where to go to get Utah license plates.

Trash & Recycling: You really don’t want to be “that guy” with garbage piling up in the corner. Set up trash pickup through Washington County Solid Waste.

Make Friends and Meet New People: One of the hardest parts about moving is not knowing anybody. There are tons of great resources for building a network though, like Meetup which connects you with people who have similar interests and r/stgeorge which is a great way to keep up with events around town.

Things to Do in St. George

When scouting out a town for things to do, their visitor’s site is a solid first step in getting an overview of what it has to offer. Visit St. George lays out some solid options for hiking, exploring, and relaxing in St. George.

People looking for a bar scene…might want to look elsewhere. St. George has a large nondrinking Mormon population, so there aren’t many bars or clubs But, you can find a pretty good rundown of what bars are in St. George here.